What's New: Week of November 22

Deadline reminder: Nov. 26 is the deadline for the issue of Dec 6. Dec. 3 is the deadline for the issue of Dec. 13. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ext. 269; fax 416-391-0829 or send an email to: whatsnewcjn@gmail.com. This week’s What’s New was done by Carolyn Blackman.

Foreign Minister John Baird will receive an honorary doctorate from Jerusalem College of Technology at a fundraising dinner at Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto. For more information, email, shimonvinger@gmail.com; 416-320-0659.

Chabad of Markham presents a Chanukah concert and festival featuring the Maccabeats, Dec. 9, 3 p.m. at the Thornhill Community Centre. Tickets, $25. For more information or to RSVP, www.chabadmarkham.org or phone 905-886-0420.

MAH-JONG DROP-IN

Temple Har Zion holds weekly mah-jong drop-in, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Enter building through doors at west side; for disabled access, use ramp at right of the main doors and ring for assistance. Contact Debbi, 905-881-8025, debhave@gmail.com.

OUT OF THE COLD

Shaar Sholom Synagogue is collecting winter coats, gloves, hats and boots for people in need. Drop off gently used items at the synagogue until Nov. 26.

CAMP OPEN HOUSE

Eden Village Camp, a Jewish non-profit, environmental sleep-away camp, 50 miles from New York City, is holding an open house, Dec. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 132 Cedric Ave. For information or to RSVP, 416-805-8382 or risa@shoresh.ca.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

A support group for caregivers takes place the last Wednesday of each month, at Dementia Support Seniors day centre, 1140 Sheppard Ave. W., Unit 12, 7 p.m. No Charge. Call 416-638-8600.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Join young adults from across the city for a day of service with Habitat for Humanity, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Scarborough Build Site. Visit Torontohabitat.ca/presentbuild. Register by Dec. 5 to Hayley, 416-487-4161 or hayley@templesinai.net. Each volunteer commits to a minimum donation of $25 to Habitat for Humanity.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

The Apotex, Jewish Home for the Aged is looking for volunteers to help residents welcome Shabbat on Friday afternoons with music and song. If you are comfortable singing, playing musical instruments and/or leading prayers, contact Volunteer Services at Baycrest, volunteer@baycrest.org, or 416-785-2500, ext. 2572.

Registration is required for all programs. Groups and workshops are open to all members of the community and fee reductions are available. All classes at Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St., unless otherwise noted. Call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 6215, or www.jfandcs.com.

High Conflict Divorce. A workshop for parents. Not for individuals in an abusive situation. Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m., Promenade Mall, #313.